Calculus III – MATH UN1201
Prerequisite
Calculus I, or the equivalent.
Calculus II is not a prerequisite for Calculus III. However, students may still need Calculus II if it is required by their major or program, and Calculus II must be completed before Calculus IV.
Textbook
James Stewart, Calculus: Early Transcendentals, 9th edition.
For textbook and WebAssign information, see the department’s Calculus Classes page. Some sections of Calculus III may use WebAssign.
Course Content
The course introduces multivariable calculus. The exact selection and order of topics may vary by instructor.
- Vectors and the geometry of space, including conic sections
- Vector-valued functions
- Partial derivatives
- Selected topics in arc length and curvature, at the instructor’s discretion
Students will not be assigned problems that require the techniques of integration taught in Calculus II.
Sample Syllabus
A sample syllabus is available. Course schedules and topic order may vary by instructor.
Calculus Information and Resources
- Calculus placement guidelines
- Placement and transfer-credit requests
- Calculus readiness resources
- WebAssign information
- Frequently asked questions
Course Contacts
Calculus Director and Calculus III Coordinator: George Dragomir
Help Room
See the 502 Milstein Center Help Room schedule.
Calculus III Readiness
Students preparing for Calculus III may use the department’s free online WebAssign Bootcamp to review prerequisite material and topics from Calculus I.
Access information and additional preparation resources are available on the Calculus Readiness Resources page.
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